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Originally Posted by Iain
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I am not sure if this particular sword is still in the Met collection, I have not seen it listed. There is a similar sword that looks a lot like one in a 1400s painting, in fact both swords looks similar.
Saint Michael and the Dragon
Artist: Spanish (Valencian) Painter (active in Italy, early 15th century)
Date: ca. 1405
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 41 3/8 x 40 3/4 in. (105.1 x 103.5 cm)
Sword
Date: ca. 1400
Culture: Western European
Medium: Steel, silver, copper alloy, leather
Dimensions: L. 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm); L. of blade 32 in. (81.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11 oz. (1673 g)